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Blackbird - Tascam DR-07XP / Does This Guitar Sound Good?
Rescued this vintage 'fake' Yamaha acoustic guitar someone had dumped in the trash. Couldn't really find out much about the guitar other than it's made in Korea, probably in the 70s, and is definitely not a Yamaha. Gave it a good clean all over, inside (there's still bits of rice in there) and out, and dressed the frets. Interesting that it has a 0th fret and a strange metal slot for the bridge which looks like you can adjust the height, but you can't.
How do you think it sounds? Is it worth spending any money on it?
This is the natural sound with no added effects as recorded on my iPhone using my newly acquired Tascam DR-07XP as an audio interface into AudioThing's Fields app - really enjoying the Tascam, it's a handy unit with good mics and a big plus that I can connect it directly to my phone or computer.
Comments
The recording makes it sound adequate. Hard to tell really. Looks like the machine heads could be replaced ... unless they work well of course!
I wouldn't spend any money on it unless it's one of those freaks that just feel nice to play, record well or somehow produce songs! And even then, doing major changes could ruin it.
40 years ago I found a wreck of a Suzuki classical nylon string guitar. I didn't have one so I put some strings on and it seemed like magic! Used it on some recordings where it sounded perfect for the style and the studio later came asking to borrow it! Songs seem to just fall out of it! Eventually one of my friends became a pro player ( I'm very limited ) and he borrowed it all the time.
It looked HORRIBLE ... the finish was worn away, chips and dents everywhere. It never had a case... it just got chucked it in the car and went wherever it was wanted!! I did add new machine heads ( basic ones ) when the built in ones stated to come away!!.
In the end I moved overseas and left it with said friend, It still lives there and gets used.. it's the house 'pick up and play guitar'. When I visit and have a play people always raise their eyebrows and say something like " how does that POS make that sound?" No one knows.
It's a freak.
For what it's worth, Paul, I think it sounds great. I can't tell how playable it is over time or if the guitar stays in tune, but nothing's wrong with the recording or the guitar sound. You play beautifully, and as you surely know, a good musician can make any instrument sound pretty good. Great find! frenq
That's a good backstory. Coincidentally, I encountered a similar 'cheap' nylon string guitar many years ago for a session - it looked more like a child's first guitar, but just sounded great. I can't make up my mind about the sound quality of this guitar, but the neck is quite 'chunky' and feels good to play. So, I probably will eventually upgrade the tuners, they have seen better days. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers.
Thanks for listening, the feedback and kind words, much appreciated.
The quality of the playing is the only thing I can hear 🤔
I listened nothing more to day that hadnt been said. Nice playing
@pbelgium Not so sure about the intonation up at the ‘dusty end’ but the real test for me would be if it has that undefinable quality that just makes you want to pick it up and play.
Agreed. The wear makes it look cool, but I would only spend money if you enjoy the feel. Otherwise: hang it on the wall, lend it, treat it as a “beater.”
@pbelgium
I'm guessing you're in Belgium, and I'm west coast US, but I've seen a guitar with the Yamaha logo exactly like that- with the seraphs. I'm trying to remember who was playing it, I remember disliking the font. Whoever made it must have made more than one, I guess.
Thanks for the kind words @GeoTony @Kaptkraych, much appreciated.
Good news, Andy! Your ears are working very well - the intonation definitely leaves a lot to be desired, and with no real way to adjust. Cheers.
Maybe I’ll upgrade the tuners, but I think it’s a beater. Thanks for chiming in.
I’m in Korea, where the guitar was made. The font is strange, but ChatGPT tells me it was quite common here to use the Yamaha name/logo back in the 70s, so definitely more than one. Be interesting to know if it was made by an independent luthier or one of the companies like Samick or Cort before that got big. Thanks for commenting.